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Acea Starks

Acea Starks, LPC, LCMHC

Therapist in Georgia

Straightforward counselor focused on self esteem

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11 years of experience listed

LPC, LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical tools
  • Goal oriented
  • Plain language

About Acea

Acea Starks is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people build stronger self esteem and cope with life stressors. She brings 11 years of experience and a straightforward, down-to-earth style. Her openness and plain talk help people who feel judged or misunderstood to get started.

Acea describes herself as non-traditional and relatable. She uses everyday language and will rephrase things if a client does not understand. She values practical tools, clear goals, and accountability rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.

Her background includes study in psychology and a master’s degree in mental health counseling, completed after an earlier career and while working. That path gives her a broad view of life stress, work strain, and transitions. She has worked in a variety of jobs and draws on those real-world experiences in sessions.

Acea’s approach blends several methods to fit each person’s needs. She emphasizes self-care and work-life balance, and she teaches skills people can use between sessions. Conversations are grounded, direct, and aimed at small, achievable changes.

Outside of therapy she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. She is open about her own style and encourages honest, plain conversation in the room. Prospective clients can expect straightforward guidance and a focus on practical steps toward stronger self esteem and better day-to-day coping.

Approaches used online and in session

Acea commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and working at their pace to build confidence and self direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed. That approach offers concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships. Acea treats finding the right approach as a shared process and will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, needs, and preferences.

Confirm the session formats before booking to know what options are currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can use a break from work more easily. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices to work well in a remote setting, and Acea will help tailor sessions to practical day-to-day routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesGender dysphoriaMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Georgia, Vermont, South Dakota, Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Acea commonly help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, sleep and eating concerns, trauma, ADHD, and LGBT-related topics.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is down-to-earth and eclectic. She sets clear goals, offers tools for daily life, and adjusts methods to fit each person.

How much experience does she have?

Acea has 11 years of experience working in mental health settings and with diverse life backgrounds.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is located in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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